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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.99, 26,036.99 and 8,479.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.99, 26,036.99 and 8,479.73 is: 12,715.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.99 : 26,036.99 = 8,479.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.99/26,036.99 = 8,479.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.99x = 26,036.99 × 8,479.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.99x = 220,786,645.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,786,645.21/17,363.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,715.20

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